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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1937

Page

4

Alleged Bow Theft Trial In Tees a The

Frank Botta a 45 year old itinerant musician faced a Tees local police court over a stolen violin bow valued at 15 shillings belonging to Henry Helman. The case featured confused dates and witness accounts, with Botta claiming the bow was not his and Helman acknowledging lost business records. The prosecution and defense presented competing ownership claims and Botta's assertion of a prior loan.

Frank Botta Irian Henry Welman Teesa Yan Henry Waller Helman Palmer Heiman Deferndant Globe Hotel Hoteis Mra Helmanns Boffs Helman

Cumnock Station on the Air

The new National Broadcasting unit at Cumnock broadcasts 10 kilowatts with 100 percent modulation across 30 to 10,000 cycles per second providing a high quality static free programme. Built by Standard Telephones and Cables for the Postmaster-General's Department the system includes audio receiving equipment and a radio transmitter translating to the 650000 cycle range.

National Broadcasting Network Cumnock Standard Telephones and Cables A/ela) Ltd Postmaster-General's Department

Giant radio mast and transmitter setup described

The article describes a broadcast station with a 650 foot high mast featuring a quartz crystal controlled transmitter at 550000 cycles per second. It notes dry metal rectifiers for DC power, Ruston and Hornsby engine alternator sets, two 180 HP units with one on standby, and a circular top design to reduce vertical radiation. The earth system uses 18 miles of copper wire buried near the base, extending about 000 feet from the mast.

Spperstus Ruston and Hornsby Dieng Poxtmaster-General’s Department Mesera Johns Waygood

Bow feud over missing property ends in court

Helman sought return of a bow left a year ago at a Globe Hotel. The defendant claimed no theft intent and denied stealing. witnesses corroborated a confrontation. The court ordered two bows returned to Helman and found insufficient evidence of larceny.

Car Insurance Rates Seen Rising 20 Percent

Insurance circles forecast a about 20 percent rise in motor car insurance by end of June. The National Insurance Ltd. Zhejiang Boongalls says no official notice yet but nationwide increases are anticipated due to higher accident rates and longer court hours. Current rates are said to not cover costs under modern car construction.

Nalmla, Insurance Ltd GH Boongalls Australia

Football Club earns gold in delayed season race

A sports group set a pace last season, overcoming delays to claim a gold honor. The competition featured Calarie as a leading contestant and the club acted decisively this week to secure the top spot.

Ad Setere Dt Cearage Race Bee Connection Ie Baie Calarie

Coronation Day committee meeting plans sport event

The town hall gathering reported well progressed Coronation Day preparations with sub committees, weather optimism, and medal substitutions. Collectors reported £479 in hand with expected donations. races and activities were organized with wireless messages to England and four Forbes students invited to attend in Sydney.

Jobs Greentree Ciel Wey Androt Ford Whola Sydney Children of Australia England Dunningham Forbes Mai Orange CR Astley Messrs Bray Showground Holt Boy Scouts’ Parents and Supporters' Association

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